Matthew A. Tattar
Associate Professor in the Wargaming Department at the U.S. Naval War College and author of Innovation and Adaptation in War (MIT Press, 2025), specializing in military history, strategy, and organizational learning.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 1h
Matthew A. Tattar, "Innovation and Adaptation in War" (MIT Press, 2025)
Matthew A. Tattar, an Associate Professor at the U.S. Naval War College and author of *Innovation and Adaptation in War*, discusses the crucial relationship between military innovation and organizational flexibility. He argues that innovations yield only temporary advantages, often overshadowed by an opponent’s ability to adapt. Tattar analyzes historical case studies, such as the U.S. Navy’s response to Japanese tactics and the Royal Navy’s mishaps with U-boats, revealing that adaptability often trumps being the first to innovate in wartime.
Dec 15, 2025 • 1h
Matthew A. Tattar, "Innovation and Adaptation in War" (MIT Press, 2025)
Matthew A. Tattar, an Associate Professor at the U.S. Naval War College, explores the dynamic interplay of military innovation and adaptation. He challenges the notion that innovation guarantees success in warfare, arguing that advantages quickly dissipate. Tattar highlights the critical role of organizational flexibility, using case studies from World War I and II to illustrate how effective responses, like convoy tactics, can thwart adversaries. He also underscores the importance of adapting strategies and resources, suggesting that flexibility often trumps being the first mover in military conflict.
